US Bridges

North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 0.4 MI N of SR20 · Structure no. 089163000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Reed Street
CrossesBrickyard Creek
Location0.4 MI N of SR20
RouteCity Street 1550
Coordinates48.51706, -122.23397
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2024)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North Reed Street over Brickyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.